2013 – 2014 - Barton College

98 Academic RegulationsSecond Academic SuspensionAny student who is placed on Academic Suspension for the second time is not permitted tore-enroll at the College.Minimum Standards for Continuous EnrollmentA student must have the following grade point averages to be eligible to continue enrollment atthe College: 1 to fewer than 27 hours attempted, 1.60; 27 to fewer than 48 hours attempted, 1.80;48 or more hours attempted, 2.00. Hours attempted are based on total hours attempted at allcolleges that student has attended.Academic Grade AppealA student may appeal a final course grade, without fear of recrimination, under any of thefollowing conditions:a) Miscalculation of a gradeb) Failure to consider work which was properly submittedc) Assignment of a grade in a capricious or prejudicial mannerAppealing a grade is a serious action. The student must bear in mind that the faculty member hasboth the right and responsibility to render a fair and critical judgment, according to the gradingcriteria stated in the course syllabus, regarding the quality of the academic work performed. Thestudent has the burden of proof to show otherwise, and must be able to provide some evidence ofthe lack of a proper evaluation in order to file an appeal. The following procedure must be followedin filing an appeal:1. Within 10 working days after the beginning of the fall or spring semester following theterm in which the grade was earned, the student must submit a letter to the instructorexplaining the student’s view of how the grade was evaluated inaccurately or unfairlyaccording to the grading criteria in the course syllabus. Within 10 working days afterreceipt of the letter, a meeting will be held between the instructor and the student totry to resolve the grade dispute. If the instructor is not available on the campus duringthat semester, the student should submit the letter to the Chair of the Department(School of Arts and Sciences) or Dean of the School (Business, Education, Nursing,Social Work).The student is encouraged to consult with his/her advisor, who will help the studentdefine the issue and the basis for the appeal.2. If a resolution is not reached and the student still believes the appeal has merit, the studentshall submit, within 10 working days following the meeting with the instructor in Step #1,a written request, to the Department Chair or Dean of the School, for a meeting with thechair/dean and the instructor. A copy of the letter given to the instructor in Step #1